Tena koutou katoa, after an absolutely wonderful day of Whakawhanaungatanga, it would be remiss of us not to thank the Blacktown City Council for their support, our MC Te Hamua Nikora, our partners the Sydney Kiwi Daddy’s, sponsors, entertainers for their incredible talents, Volunteers whichout whom we could not host the event, stallholders, but more importantly, the community for their attendence and support to the day. The day started with a Karakia at the Pou followed by a Powhiri at the Showgrounds. Thank you also to Cr Stephen Bali, Mayor of Blacktown and Miss Billie Moore, NZ Consul General for their kind words of support during the day. And finally, thank you Uncle Greg, Tangata Whenua, for the Smoking ceremony and Welcome to Country so that we could have a Waitangi Day in Blacktown.